On Production: The Producer’s Role in a Changing Film Economy with Tom Butterfield

Описание: We’re joined by producer and production executive Tom Butterfield, whose 17-year career has spanned studio collaborations, independent features, and public sector funding bodies on both sides of the Atlantic. As the principal of Culmination Productions, Tom has produced a diverse slate of films including The Critic, Cellar Door, The Banker, and Die in a Gunfight. He brings a uniquely grounded perspective on what it takes to get a film made.

In this conversation, Tom unpacks the realities of producing in today’s market. He compares the financing and development models between the UK and US, offers candid lessons from multi-year development journeys, and explains how casting factor into packaging decisions. We also dive into his philosophies on creative collaboration, managing talent relationships, and the producer’s role as a problem-solver.

Tom also reflects on industry shifts—from the decline of mid-budget theatrical films to the rise of streamer-era economics—and how organizations like Producers United are helping redefine the producer’s role in today’s evolving landscape.

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